Episode #2
The Innovators
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Episode Guests:
- Allan and Brenda Drury – Founders of Selkirk Snowcat Skiing
- Jim Ziemlanski – Co-founder of Twente Additive Manufacturing
- Ian Comishin – President and co-founder of Twente Additive Manufacturing
- Dale and Diana Olinyk – Northern Teardrop Trailers
- PJ Hunton – Norco Bicycles
- Matt Mosteller and Kevin Pennock – The Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise (KORE) Initiative
- Ashley O’Neil – Ash Firewear
Episode Overview
The invention of a new snow-sports industry. The first 3D-printed house in Canada. The birth of a craft-gear collective. Firefighting clothing designed for women. We introduce you to Columbia Basin residents who are growing big ideas from small places.
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